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CHARSADDA: Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) officials during a joint operation on Wednesday apprehended a suspected terrorist belonging to the proscribed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
According to CTD sources, a police team conducted a targeted operation on intelligence reports and detained the terrorist. Security forces not only arrested the suspect but also recovered two hand grenades and an AK-47 rifle from him, sources said.
The official also said the accused has admitted to having taken part in multiple terrorist activities in the Mohmand and Charsadda districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
During the initial investigation, the terrorist confessed to martyring nine officers of the paramilitary forces (Khasadars) during different operations, said CTD officials. CTD Mardan has confirmed that more than seven cases have been registered against him in the past.
The SP added the terrorist had assisted suicide bombers in the Tangi Kachehri and Ghailani incidents, while he had also martyred a soldier of the Pakistan Army.
Earlier, two alleged terrorists belonging to a banned outfit were arrested in a raid by Counter-Terrorism Department from Bhakkar.
According to details, the detained suspects identified as Muhammad Ullah and Fazal Razzaq were involved in terror activities, said a CTD spokesperson. Donation receipts and banned literature were recovered from their possession by law enforcement officials.
CTD police station had registered an FIR against the individuals and a case has been filed to investigate the matter further.
